Every year suicide claims more lives of Arizonians than homicide. Yet most suicides are preventable. With public discourse, education, and awareness, each of us can help reduce the frequency of suicide in our communities.
The most important step in prevention is the recognition of the many signs of suicide. With compassion and courage, we can give a loved one hope in time of despair.
Survivors, Professionals, Supporters and anyone who is interested in the issues surrounding suicide are invited to come into our site for additional information.
Coalition meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month. Please call (480)784-1514, ext 2750 for more information.
For more information on AZSPC committees click here.
NEWS
Nationwide Report Reveals That More Than 1 in Every 10 Adults Experienced Serious Psychological Distress in the Past Year click here >>
Study: Tolerance Can Lower Gay Kids' Suicide Riskclick here >>
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If you are in crisis...
If you are in need of immediate help within Arizona please call EMPACT at (480) 784-1500 or 1-866-205-5229.
If you are a teenager within Arizona and in crisis, please call Teen Lifeline at (602) 248-TEEN (8336) or 1-800-248-TEEN
If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone. Please click herefor more information from EMPACT.
In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) provides access to trained telephone counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
